Not-so-hot coral

It’s always a pain when an ad isn’t worthy of what’s being advertised. Which is why seeing this spot from Monzo the other day felt like a particularly hard kick to the stomach.

April 25, 2019 · 6 min

Google and the disappearing stars

What’s the value exchange between me and Google? Not a question I gave a second thought to... until I noticed a few disappearing yellow stars.

November 4, 2018 · 5 min

Stop being a Product Martyr!

Being a product manager means that you have a lot of responsibility, but no authority.

February 4, 2018 · 6 min

Marketing's Big Lie

Ever get suspicious that your Facebook friends are having too much fun? That the lives of people you follow on Instagram are too fabulous to be believed? It's all part of marketing's big lie.

September 10, 2013 · 2 min

Ad tips from Facebook and YouTube

A rough IPO, followed by a bad case of stagefright, followed by some useful guidance on advertising with the world's largest social network.

June 20, 2012 · 5 min